Ruskin Bond's Literary Achievements

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In which year was Ruskin Bond's first novel, The Room on the Roof, published?

  • 1957
  • 1956 (correct)
  • 1958
  • 1959

For which book did Ruskin Bond receive the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957?

  • The Blue Umbrella
  • The Room on the Roof (correct)
  • A Flight of Pigeons
  • Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra

How many books has Ruskin Bond authored for children?

  • 60
  • 69 (correct)
  • 75
  • 50

In which year was Ruskin Bond awarded the Padma Bhushan?

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What prestigious literary award did Ruskin Bond receive in 1992?

<p>Sahitya Akademi Award (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Ruskin Bond currently reside?

<p>Landour, Mussoorie (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total works has Ruskin Bond authored, including short stories, essays, and novels?

<p>Over 500 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ruskin Bond's first novel, The Room on the Roof, was published in ______

<p>1956</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ruskin Bond was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in ______ for Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra

<p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ruskin Bond lives with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie, in the Indian state of ______

<p>Uttarakhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Room on the Roof

Ruskin Bond's first novel, published in 1956.

1956

The year Ruskin Bond's first novel, The Room on the Roof, was published. This book earned him the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize.

The John Llewellyn Rhys Prize

The award Ruskin Bond received in 1957 for The Room on the Roof. It recognizes exceptionally promising work by a young author from the British Commonwealth.

Sahitya Akademi Award

Ruskin Bond received this prestigious award in 1992 for his book Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra.

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1992

The year Ruskin Bond was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra.

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69

The number of books Ruskin Bond has authored for children.

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2014

The year Ruskin Bond was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award for "distinguished service of a high order."

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Over 500

The total number of works authored by Ruskin Bond, encompassing short stories, essays, and novels.

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Uttarakhand

The Indian state where Ruskin Bond currently resides with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie.

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Landour, Mussoorie

Ruskin Bond's adopted family lives in this hill station, nestled in the state of Uttarakhand, known for its panoramic views and peaceful atmosphere.

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Study Notes

Ruskin Bond's Literary Career

  • Ruskin Bond's first novel, The Room on the Roof, was published in 1956.
  • He received the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957 for The Room on the Roof.

Awards and Honors

  • Ruskin Bond was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1993.
  • He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 for Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra.
  • He received a prestigious literary award in 1992.

Personal Life and Works

  • Ruskin Bond has authored numerous books for children, but the exact number is not specified.
  • He has authored a total of over 500 short stories, essays, and novels.
  • He currently resides in Landour, Mussoorie, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
  • He lives with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie.

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